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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-06-09
EXPOSING A FRAUD.
How Stubborn Man was Induced to Read
With His Blind Eye.

In large factory in which were cm-
ployed several hundred persons one Of
the workmcn, in welding his hammer.
carelessly allowed it to slip from his
hand. 1t flew halfway across the room
and struck u fellow-workman in the left
eye. The man avcrred that his eye was
blinded by the blow, although careful
examination failed to reveal any injury.
there being not a scratch visible. lIc
|. brought suit IN the courts for COM
pensation for the loss Of half of his eye
sight. and refused all offers of compro-
mise. Under tile law the owner Of tho
factory was responsible for an injury
resulting from an accident Of this kind.
and although he believed the man
was shamming, and that tho
whole case was an attempt ut
swindling, he had about made up
his mind that he would be compelled To
pay the claim, The day Of the trial
arrived, and in open court an eminent
oculist retained by the defense, ex-
amined the alleged injured member.
and gave 1t as his opinion that It was
as good as the right eye. Upon tho
plaintiffs loud protest Of his inability
TO sec with his left eye, the oculist
proved him perjurer, and satisfied tho
court and jury Of the falsity of his
claim. And how do you suppose ho
did itP Why, simply by knowing that
the colors green and red combined
made black. He prepared black card.
on which few words were written with
green ink. Then the plaintiff was or
dered to put on pair Of spcctaclcs with
two different glasses, the one for the
right eye being rod and tho one for tho
left eye consisting of ordinary glass.
Then the card was handed him and he
was ordered TO read the writing on il.
This he did without hesitation, and tho
cheat was at once exposed. The sound
right eye. fitted with the red glass, was
unable to distinguish the green writing
on the black surface Of the card, whilo
the left eye, which ho pretended was
sightless. was the ono with which tho
reading had to be done. Pottery Ga
zette. ~ y ..-t.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-06-09
WOMAN AND THE HOME.


The Atmosphere OF sweet Peace Which
should Prevade Every Family.
Nothing SO helps a woman through
the long weary days Of work. as the
knowledge that what she does is apprc.
ciated by those she loves and for whom
she tolls Think Of this, husbands and
fathers, and remember that kind word
Is always in season. II, on some morn
ing. the coffee is shade too brown to
suit your taste. do not scold about it;
and, on every other morning when it il
delicious, say so. Try this way and you
will find your coffee, and every thing
else. to your taste much oftcncr; and
besides, You will give the ones you
ought to love best the sweet conscious
ness that they are doing their work
well, and giving satisfaction to the one.
Of all others, they most desire to please
thus inspiring them with renewed
energy to strive for the meritc,l re-
ward Of kind, apprcciative words.
And so shall an atmosphere Of
peace, and sweet home happiness como
TO pervade the whole house, born and
nurtured into beautiful. fragrant blos-
soming by your own kind words and
deeds. Let US all remember. too, that
the higher and happier our home life.
tho more wisely and better we may
hope to do the work that lies waiting
for us beyond it A pleasant place to
"come home to" is the greatest encr-
gizer man can have. Then let us
strive with an earnest and constant pur-
pose to make and keep the home cheer
full. inviting and pleasant.
Every home should be brightly and
tastefully furnished, frcely--if carefully
used-and every table should be regular
ly spread with a reasonable variety Of
good, wholesome and appctizing food.
Economy is very good thing; but when
itdegenerates into unnecessary ''scrimp-
ing" it becomes meanncss. Tho very
poor are often obliged to stint; but, what
their necessity makes q virtue, is really
crime in the comfortably situated.
What are delicious things made for, II
not to be eatcn' The appetite claims
certain amount Of what some consider
luxurics to satisfy it, and this should bo
supplied in u reasonable quantity at tho
home table. A craving, unsatislied
stomach is dangerous thing, whether
1t is the result of over indulgence in inn
proper, or the want of satisfying food.
st. Louis Magazine.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-06-09

Nerve and Indifferenco 90 Danger Requi.
site for worknen-
No hospitals are ever required around
a dynamite factory as the wounded
are seldom found. 4n a large estab.
lishment, where immense Quantities of
powder are being handled. there is
never an explosion. except 1t 3 avery
serious one, and all who arc within
reach are killed outright Powder men
realize this fact and always assert,
with grim resignation, that ifany thing
happens they never expect to know
any thing about it. To be. scattered
into fragments Instantly Is their full
expectation.
The chief dread connected with the
manufacture Of all high explosives is
the unaccountableness Of many explo-
sions. From atmospheric conditions
and other unknown and uncomfortable
causes explosions often occur in mys-
terious and unaccountablo manner.
Gelatine is the most powerful explo-
sive now used. 1t is q compound Of
gun cotton and nitro-glycerine. which
must bc mixed together TIL it resem-
bles q thick, dark paste, like stiff fruit
jelly. The workmen mix it in q pan
as q woman mixes flour and water into
dough. The hands arc covered with
long rubber gloves. This gclatinc
powder or paste is twice as powerful
as dynamite. and there is quite a de-
mand for it in blasting tho hardest
rock In railroad tunnels
A most stupondous exhibition Of
nerve and coolnees is sometimes re-
quired in tho life of man who works
in dynamite. One year ago, in local
factory, four-thousand-pound tank of
nitro-glycerino suddenly caught fire.
Flames six feet high burst from the
surface of the fluid. Superintendent
Frank Roller and foreman Erick Starke
were present. and they Immediately
turned compressed air into the tank,
and by other means suppressed the
flames. It must be remembered that
the nitro-glycorinc win burn until a
heat Of about three hundred and fifty
degrees is reached. and then it will ox-
plodc. II the fire can be extinguished
before that degree of heat is reached,
there will be no serious consequence.
In tho above instance, it was the safer
course to try to put out the flames. as
IL an explosion was to occur it would
come too quickly to allow escape to a
safe distance. A man under such cir
cumstanccs. however, Is more liable to
use his legs than his thinking faculties.
If that tank had exploded its mate
standing within six feet Of it would
also have exploded, sending up eight
thousand pounds Of nitro giycerinc In
one flash. The dctonatixn would. no
doubt, have been sensf5iy folt IA all
parts Of the State. San francisco
CQtt. at ~ Na Can
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-06-09
The Original Blue Stocking.


Blue Stockings was . title which
originated in England In the time Of
DR.. johnson for ladies who cultivated
learned conversation. Boswell relates
that in 1881 II was much the fashion
for ladies to form evening assemblies
where they might participate in talk
with literary and ingenious mon. Ono
Of the most eminent takers ON these
occasions was n Mr.. Stellingneel, who
always wore blue stockings and liis
absence at any time was so regretted
that IL used 10 be said; 1--WE can do
nothing without the blue Stockings"
The title was by degrees transferred.
first to the clubs Of this kind, and then
to the ladies who attended them. Itsoon
became agcneral appellation for pcdan.
tic or ridiculously literary ladies. Que
Of the most famous Of these clubs was
that which met At Mrs. Montagu's,
which was sometimes honored by tas
presence Of fDr. Johnson and the princi.
pal members which have been sketcllea
and eulogized by Hannah More In l,cs
poem entitled tho "Bas Bleu.n Sc
Louis Glo6e- Democrat v ~ s'R Z
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-06-09
CHARMING TRIPLES.
Novelties In Jewelry Designed EspecialI
for Owners of PIethoric Pursea.

Novelties In Jewelry Designed Especially
for Owners Of Piethoric Purses.
A tasteful line of rustic flower pins
shown this season consists of sprays OF
roses, daisies or other popular flowers.
with leaves of chased green gold and
petals of yellow gold in the same fin.
ish, each twmed around ono or two
smooth-polished twigs. ~
A new finish, called the cushion
finish, from its similarity to the net.
ting which usually covers pin-cushions.
is being used with good effect in slecvc-
buttons, bracelets, and even watch-
cases, the veri-similitude being further
enhanced by the addition at the corner
Of small stones in lieu of buttons.
The old shoe in oxidized silver, which
is appropriately used by groom smen as
a scarf pin. when enlarged. makes
very pretty little matchbox. In gold
it is considered stylish lace pin. and
it is now being applied with much sue
cess as relief ornamentation on silver
match-boxes or similar trinkets. In lieu
OF nails row of garncts, whose lurid
hue contrasts we'll with tho dark OK
idized surface, completes the Illusion.
One of the most artistic brooches now
offered is round frame Of open-work
in black enamel, having In tho center
q circle Of clustered diamonds, or a
pearl surrounded by diamonds, and ON
the circumference . narrow band of
clustered diamonds SGT flush. Owing
to tho lace-like iinoness Of tho OPEN
work the gems stand out from dis
tancc in bold relief The general effect
is varied by the use Of other stones in
the center or by tho substitution of
fancy-colored pearls.
tits becoming the custom to orna-
ment thimbles, memorondum-b books,
pocket-books, praycr-books and other
minor articles Of utility. Tho base Of
the thimble is sometimes overlaid
with white enamel, on which delicate
tracery or rosettes Of fine gold wire-
works. SGT with tiny rubles or dia-
monds, are applied with charming ef-
feet Memorandum-books are appear
lug with rich silver mountings and
covers bearing beautifully tinted
enameled flower designs inscribed with
fayorite verses and notices. while tho
covers Of prayor-books. arc overlaid
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-06-09
THE FAD OF THE DAY.



selves with Stock OF Electricity.
II think I'll take my electricity, said
member Of Congress as he came out
of the House into the lobby. II feel all
worn out; that last speech has almost
exhausted me. Won't you come alongp"
he asked Of fellow-member.
II don't mind" the second Congress
man replied. II think q little will do
me good, too"
The two members got on the elevator
and went down to the basement to take
their electricity. 1t is quite tho .fad"
nowadays for the members to take cleo
tricity. An electric apparatus has been
fixed up in the engine-room in the base
ment, and daily the members avail
themselves Of the opportunity to get
freshencd up. A board, with a tooth
piece Of copper. is placed beneath the
great belt Of the large engine wheel,
and the electricity thus generated is
carried of by Q wire attached to the
board, which is long enough to be
grasped by one who sits in q chair near
by. The circuit is completed by the
person holding the wire grasping o
small brass chain attached 10 thc raiiing
around the engines wheel. Tho system
is thus filled quietly with electricity
The members sayit is splendid after
they have been out 10 receptions and
suppers all night, or they have ex.
hausted their brain power by speech
making or listening. A. great many
members take electricity, and some go
to the basement Of the capitol for Il
every day during tho session. Cor.
Baltimore american. s
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-06-09

Since the Oxford and Shropshire
Down sheep have been bred in this
country tho quality Of tho mutton in
the market has been greatly improved.
as farmers are beginning to give moro
attention to mutton sheep instead Of
confining their operations exclusively
70 tho production Of wool.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-06-09
al Cerman has found ofto., ,...,,

"A German has found. after careful
investigation. that twenty-five per cent.
Of criminals are left handed. This Is 4
left-handed compliment to q right
handed people. 1t Is, nevertheless, q
good thing 70 be able 70 use both
hands. -
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-06-09

The Lancet announces tho discov-
cry of new anpsthetic in Australia,
TO which the name "drumine'' Is Civ
en-. Like cocoainc, It Is local In It's 40
tion, but has advantages not pos
sessed by the latter. and q study Of its
effects. which are not yet, understood.
b now in progress. = CongregutiosalisL
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-06-09
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

"""Ao "a VAoi, huui =, tbs JOHN MchEE,
ct al. TI'-
In this cause II appearing from the
allegations In the bill which Is sworn to.
that Charlotte Nick ee, who intermarried
with q man whose name is unknown.
and Ellery Mckee, parties defendant to
petitioners bill, are non residents OF the
State Of Tennessee, so that the process
of law cannot be served upon them, It is
therefore ordered that publication be
made for four successive weeks In the
Herald and Tribune, newspaper pub
lishcd In the town Of Jonesboro, Tennes-
sec, notifying said nonresident defend
ants TO appear before. the Worahipful
County Court Of Washington county,
Tennessee, at the court house In Jones.
boro, on the First Monday In June next,
1887, to plead, answer or demur to COM
plainants bill. otherwise the cause win
be taken for C. Messed and the cause set
for hearing cx parte as to them. This,
May 3, 1887. z ss
JACOB LEAB,
may5A County Court Clerk.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-06-09

1t Is an easy matter to have q
garden 80 arranged as to cultivate Il
with . horse-shoo. but tho bost results
aro usually obtained en- small plots
well manurcd and worked by hand. =
dtVy zyu,ea
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-06-09

Woo to the crowl Ten cents Is the
price set ON his head by the Agricnltur-
al Committee Of the Legislature. Some
Of the farmers boys VIII save up an tho
black chickens heads. = Lsris!on Nj
yoxraoI
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-22
OBITUARY

Little MARGARET KNOTT, infant
daughter of g. NJ. and Fannie +. Knott,
departed this life July II, 1887, aged 3
months and II days.
She is gone 10 meet hei sister, little Maud,
who fell asleep in the arms OF Jesus but n
short while before the all-wise Providence
called little Margaret home.
Little Margaret dear, has gone to rest,
Gone to live with the God she loves.
May her departure prove TO others
That the brightest hopes must come from
above.
Those little children sit this day in the
highest seats of Heaven, reckoning TO those
to whom they were so dear, not to make life
so much of q failure, so that they will not be
recognized by their God. Oh may God bless
those parents and see that their hearts grow
right, so at the time of their departure they
may meet those little ones in a Heaven so
bright. w. j. X, JR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-22
Commissioners Notice

Emanuel Staleys Administrative, Plaintiff,
Against
John d. Staley Joseph s. Staley, ]. s. Brago-
nier, Trustee, James u. Stalev, dudley Page,
Administrator OF Calvin Page deceased
VIM. j. Knott, Administrator OF John Cook
deceased, defendants.
In chancery, in the Circuit Court ofJefferson
County, West Virginia.
Extract from Decree Of May eth, 1881
ST 7 is adjudged, ordered and decreed that
Il this cause be referred to Commissioner
J. - Bragonier with instructions to ascertain
and report: LIST, All the real estate OF which
the defendant Jacob w. Staley Is seized and
possessed. the value and annual rental there
OF, and the liens thereon with their respective
prioritles. End, The market value and the
annual rental value OF the Cliff Mills Prop
erty.' the real estate mentioned in the Bill.
3rd, The interests respectively OF the defend
ant John ID. Staley and Jacob w. Staley
therein with the amount, character and
priority OF liens on said interest of
each. But before executing this decree
said Commissioner shall give notice OF the
time ana place OF executing this decree by
publication for four weeks prior thereto in
the SHEPHERDsTowN REGISTER. newspaper
published in said County OF Jefferson and he
shall give also give the notice TO Lien Holders
upon the real estate OF said Jacob W. SJaIey
required by section chapter l26. Acts OF ISL
and make report OF his proceedings hereun-
der TO next term OF this Court"
Copy-Teste.
T. W. LATIMER, Clerk.
Notice is hereby given 10 the above PARTIES
and all others concerned, that will proceed
TO execute the above decree at my Office i'm
Shepherdstown, Jefferson COUNTY West Vir-
ginia, on the 22nd day OF Augtst, 1857 Given
under my hand this 18th day OF July, 1887.
j. S. BRAGONIER.
fnfC
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On Tuesday most remarkable occur

On Tuesday most remarkable occur
renee followed colored funeral at Mt.
Pleasant, about sixty miles south Of
Nashville, Tenn, nine persons being
killed by single stroke of lightning.
The party had scarcely left the grave,
when most severe thunder and rain
storm burst upon them. All rar for
trees scattered about the graveyard.
Scarcely had the nine unfortunates
reached the shelter of an immense oak,
when terrific thunder-cloud burst and
the tree was struck. The whole party
Of nine tumbled down together, and
died instantly. Three others, who were
sheltered under another tree, saw the
party killed, but were themselves unin-
jured.